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Question

Is it OK to take TB meds as well as ARVs?

26 September 2017. Related: All topics, Drug interactions.

I’ve been taking my ARVs together with my TB resistance tablet, will this affect it working on my body?

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

Its very common that someone who is positive and on ARVs will also be using TB drugs. They’ll both work as they should do. The ARVs on the HIV, and the TB drugs will help prevent you contracting TB.

46 comments

  1. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Dama,

    As Lisa says above. it’s very common for people to be treated for HIV and TB. But this can be complex. So it’s a good idea to ask your doctor about all your treatment. You can ask about the best way to take your TB meds. And also find out how long you might have to take them.

  2. dama •

    Can i take my pill of hiv together with tb pills?

  3. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Atorney,

    This is something that you need to talk to your health care professional about. They will be able to advice.

  4. Atorney •

    Hi i went to a clinic today just for collecting aivs they said i must use windrop .so i want to ask that is it possible to stop taking windrop isoniazid if it gives me a problem ? Becaused i never haved any problem since 2015 taking my arvs alone

  5. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Anastasia,

    Unless you live in a TB prone area then no I don’t see why you’re being asked to take Winthrop. From what you’ve said your HIV is very much under control, and you’re doing great. I’d ask your doctor why they think you need this.

  6. Anastasia •

    Hi guys I’m HIV positive found out in 2015 August n was advised to take meds immediately,now it’s been 3years n no side effects now im advised to take Winthrop isoniazid to prevent TB cause as they say if ur HIV u have 10% to contract TB well I agreed to take Winthrop for 1yr for now I don’t have any side effects.

  7. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Winnie, Winthrop isoniazid is used to treat TB. But both painful symptoms like these and the rash should be looked at by a doctor. You can ask the doctor if they are side effects or if something else is the cause.

  8. WINNIE •

    I m hiv post &start RVD Rx in October 2017 the doctor prescribed me Winthrop n my CD4 was 128 now my lower limbs are painful from the groin DOWNWARDS sometimes I hv rash on my body are this a side effect of Winthrop

  9. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Tracy,

    This will all depend on your personal situation. It is though something that your doctor will be able to advise you about.

  10. tracy •

    how long should you take winthrop isoniazid?

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